Difference between revisions of "CH-49 Mohawk"
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==Design== | ==Design== | ||
The Mohawk is a triple-engine helicopter with decent armour around the frame of the helicopter. Due to the triple engine setup and very bulky air frame the Mohawk is considerably less | The Mohawk is a triple-engine helicopter with decent armour around the frame of the helicopter. Due to the triple engine setup and very bulky air frame the Mohawk is considerably less manoeuvrable when compared to the other commercially available helicopters. Notably, the design incorporated a tail rotor that is positioned much higher than normal to prevent damage on landing. | ||
===Features=== | ===Features=== | ||
* | *Armouring across the air frame | ||
*Countermeasure launchers | *Countermeasure launchers | ||
*Large passenger / Cargo section | *Large passenger / Cargo section | ||
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===Mobility=== | ===Mobility=== | ||
*Due to the extra weight the Mohawk is not very | *Due to the extra weight the Mohawk is not very manoeuvrable at high speed | ||
*Despite its size, the Mohawk can reach a max speed of around 300 km/h | *Despite its size, the Mohawk can reach a max speed of around 300 km/h | ||
*The engines can take time to respond to inputs - Planning ahead is important | *The engines can take time to respond to inputs - Planning ahead is important | ||